Hail history for Lawrence County, AL

Lawrence County has 181 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 101 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on May 26, 1997.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 181 since 1976

1″ or larger 101 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 9 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · May 26, 1997

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Lawrence County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Lawrence County's peak: March.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 181 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
February 26, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
February 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 26, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 20, 2025	3.0″	Tea cup
May 20, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
May 20, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
May 2, 2025	0.88″	Nickel

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Lawrence County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

February 26, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

A UAH meteorology student reported 1.5 inch diameter hail off a dash cam video in Five Points.

May 20, 2025 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A social media photo indicated that 3 inch diameter hail fell north of Town Creek.

May 20, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail was reported in Freeman Acres.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	16	47	49	49	19

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Lawrence County

Has it ever hailed in Lawrence County?

Yes — 181 hail events have been recorded for Lawrence County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1976, including 101 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lawrence County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lawrence County, AL is February 26, 2026, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Lawrence County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on May 26, 1997. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Alabama hail history

All 67 Alabama counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.